Chirag Yadav will captain the 13-man Goa Guardians squad for the upcoming Prime Volleyball League 2025 season set to begin in Hyderabad on October 2nd.
The 24-year-old Outside Hitter, who represents Indian Navy in the National circuit, is the reigning Best player of the year. Earlier speaking to www.livenewsgoa.com, Chirag had expressed all-round confidence over the team’s bonding process and training regimen.
The squad, which is coached by TC Jothish, is a blend of experienced campaigners and exciting new additions, including 2 foreign players who bring international experience to the Guardians’ roster.
Coach Jothish stated, “The team is preparing exceptionally well for the tournament. Our focus is on building a cohesive unit by having them train and play together. To achieve this, we extensively practice various formations in anticipation of the upcoming games.”
Speaking about the team’s preparation, Aravindhan S, who plays in the setter position said, “The training sessions at Don Bosco Oratory, Panaji in Goa, over the past month were good. The team was performing well and the practice sessions were excellent. Goa Guardians is a new franchise and it’s great that more players get a chance to participate in the volleyball league.
“This marks the Goa Guardians’ inaugural season in the Prime Volleyball League,” stated Prince Malik, reflecting on his new team. “It’s been a fantastic experience so far; everyone is incredibly welcoming. While beach volleyball is more common here, the turnout of supporters at our practices has been truly heartwarming.”
The Guardians will kick off their PVL 2025 campaign on October 3rd against Bengaluru Torpedoes at the G.M.C Balayogi Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad. With a balanced mix of stars and overseas firepower, the Goa Guardians will look to make a strong impact in their quest for PVL glory.
Goa Guardians squad: Nathaniel Dickinson (USA), Jeffrey Menzel (USA); Chirag Yadav, Aravindhan S, LM Manoj,
Ramanathan Ramamoorthy, Amit Chhoker, Prince Malik, Vikram Choudhary,
Jerry Daniel, Dushyant Singh, Rohit Yadav,
Shakti Singh (Reserve).
